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If you\u2019re looking for the sort of safari that could have fallen off the pages of National Geographic, Kenya<\/a> is a pretty good bet. But behind the epic landscapes and strutting wildlife is a country that\u2019s at the forefront of wildlife conservation and community development. Not only that, but the lodges themselves have to be amongst some of the most sustainable on the continent. In this article, we go behind the scenes of Kenya conservation, and discover the top 10 most eco-friendly lodges in the country, and how they contribute to the vital world of conservation.<\/p>\n

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1. Ol Donyo Lodge<\/h2>\n

Amboseli<\/em><\/p>\n

Visit Ol Donyo Lodge<\/a>, set on the 275,000-acre Mbirikani Group Ranch in the beautiful Amboseli region<\/a>, and a (good) percentage of your stay goes straight back to the local communities. How? The land is actually owned by 4,000 local Maasai and Ol Donyo leases from them on the understanding that they will ensure the conservation and protection of the ranch, and the beautiful animals that roam the plains. A damn fine example of Kenya conservation in action if you ask us\u2026<\/p>\n

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\"Borana<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Borana Lodge<\/h2>\n

Laikipia<\/em><\/p>\n

Kenya conservation doesn\u2019t just have to be about wildlife, and when it comes to community involvement, Borana Lodge<\/a> in the Laikipia<\/a> region are doing a pretty sterling job. They\u2019ve got a \u2018Landrover clinic\u2019 \u2013 a mobile medicine-car that travels around the communities giving out vaccinations and advice, as well as an education programme that supports primary, secondary and university students. And did we mention that they also play a part in protecting the endangered rhino (white and black) of the conservancy, as well as providing training for 100 rangers?<\/p>\n

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Borana Lodge<\/div>
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\"Saruni<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Saruni Rhino Camp<\/h2>\n

Samburu<\/em><\/p>\n

Deep in the scorched red earth of northern Kenya, Sera Community Conservancy is the first of its kind in Africa to own and operate a sanctuary dedicated to the protection of black rhino. In the heart of the sanctuary is Saruni Rhino Camp<\/a>, a tiny, two-bedroom camp from which you can track the iconic species on foot for a seriously up-close-and-personal encounter. Best of all, the fee for the experience goes straight back into the conservancy for ongoing research and the state-of-the-art protection required.<\/p>\n

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Saruni Rhino<\/div>
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\"Elsas<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Elsa\u2019s Kopje Lodge<\/h2>\n

Meru<\/em><\/p>\n

Keep your conscience clean and green with a visit to Elsa\u2019s Kopje Lodge<\/a>. Awarded Gold Level status by the Kenya Ecotourism Society, the team take their commitment to environmental responsibility incredibly seriously. LED bulbs, solar panels and water heaters keep energy use to a minimum; fresh veggies are bought from local farmers; all timber is taken from renewable sources, and rubbish is recycled whenever possible. And that\u2019s just the beginning!<\/p>\n

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Elsa's Kopje Lodge<\/div>
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\"Naboisho<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Naboisho Camp<\/h2>\n

Masai Mara<\/em><\/p>\n

The Mara Naboisho conservancy on the edge of the world-famous Masai Mara<\/a> is a truly special area. A ground-breaking initiative in Kenya conservation that not only conserves the (fabulous) wildlife, but also protects and empowers the local people, there\u2019s not many places like it on the continent. Spend a night at stylish Naboisho Camp<\/a>, and be safe in the knowledge that your pennies are going straight back to the Maasai landowners.<\/p>\n

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Naboisho Camp<\/div>
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6. Desert Rose Lodge<\/h2>\n

Turkana<\/em><\/p>\n

Deep, deep in the mysterious Northern Frontier region is Desert Rose Lodge<\/a>, an eco-friendly, entirely Kenyan construction (even the loo roll holders were crafted by local Samburu!). It\u2019s the only lodge for miles around and owner Emma Hedges has worked closely with the local people since the beginning. Most recently, she has built a medical clinic, provided the primary school with water, and donated solar lanterns to the village. Wow.<\/p>\n

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Desert Rose Lodge<\/div>
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7. Ol Pejeta Bush Camp<\/h2>\n

Laikipia<\/em><\/p>\n

From a working cattle ranch to a trailblazing Kenya conservation success story, Ol Pejeta Conservancy<\/a> is inspirational. Not only is it home to the last surviving Northern white rhinos in the world, it\u2019s also the largest sanctuary for black rhino in East Africa, and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzee rescued from the black market. And where to stay? It has to be the charming Ol Pejeta Bush Camp<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n

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Ol Pejeta Bush Camp<\/div>
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\"Angama<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Angama Mara Camp<\/h2>\n

Masai Mara<\/em><\/p>\n

Elegant, stylish and with a view to end all views, Angama Mara Camp also does its bit for Kenya conservation. A fee of $10 per guest per night goes straight into the Angama Foundation, an entity set up with the sole purpose of making a meaningful and sustainable difference to the neighbouring communities. New classrooms and staff accommodation at several local schools have already been built, and a medical clinic has been up and running for over a year. We\u2019re looking forward to seeing what comes next.<\/p>\n

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Angama<\/div>
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9. Camp Ya Kanzi<\/h2>\n

Amboseli & Chyulu Hills<\/em><\/p>\n

At university, a young Luca Belpietro, wrote his thesis on \u201cWildlife as a Renewable Resource in Kenya.\u201d Campi ya Kanzi<\/a> is the result of that thesis, as is his joint venture with the Maasai of Kuku, an incredible project that uses tourism and the beautiful home of the Maasai as an economic resource to channel funds, medical services, jobs and education straight back to the local communities. A highlight of Kenya conservation, indeed.<\/p>\n

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Campi Ya Kanzi<\/div>
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\"Lemarti<\/a><\/p>\n

10. Lemarti\u2019s Camp<\/h2>\n

Laikipia<\/em><\/p>\n

Lemarti\u2019s Camp<\/a> is simple, green and elegant. Designed to have minimum ecological impact on its beautiful surroundings, every piece of timber has been sustainably sourced and there\u2019s not a chemical cleaning product in sight. The fresh-food storeroom is a clever, charcoal box, drip fed by water to keep things cool, and all cooking is done on gas. You don\u2019t get much more low-energy than this!<\/p>\n

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Lemarti\u2019s Camp<\/div>
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